34th Annual Corn Growers Seminar to be held January 5th

Wednesday, January 3 by Jc Tinsley

The 34th annual Corn Growers Seminar is set for Friday, January 5, 2018. As always, the seminar will be held at the Ruritan Building in Geff, according to Gregg Barnard, Wayne County Corn Growers President. The seminar is free and is open to the... Read More.

Carmi City Council approves letting bids to farm airport acreage

Wednesday, January 3 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met Tuesday night for the first time in 2018. The Council unanimously approved an ordinance prohibiting sexual harassment. Mayor Jeff Pollard and City Clerk Cynthia Attebury explained that this new ordinance was drafted by the Illinois General Assembly and each... Read More.

Norris City Village Board holds short meeting to start 2018

Wednesday, January 3 by Jc Tinsley

The Norris City Village Board met Tuesday night for their January meeting.The Board agreed to donate $750 to the Norris City Ambulance Service for insurance and upkeep of the ambulance building.The non-highway vehicle ordinance was revised and approved. It eliminated the provision that the... Read More.

Carmi Police kept busy over New Year weekend

Tuesday, January 2 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police received a 9-1-1 call about a reckless driver just before 4 pm on Friday. When officers located the vehicle, they took 37 year old Miranda Burnett of Carmi into custody on a charge... Read More.

Two arrested in Saline County over weekend

Tuesday, January 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Saline County Sheriff’s Office arrested the following:On December 31st: Amy L. Dodd, 31, of Eldorado on a charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance. She remains in custody at the Saline County Detention Center.On January 1st:

COMPUTER SKILLS II OFFERED AT WVC SPRING SEMESTER

Tuesday, January 2 by Jc Tinsley

Would you like to learn how to use your computer or mobile device better? Wabash Valley College is offering a “Computer Skills II” class this Spring Semester. This course is designed to develop basic computer skills, for students with little or no prior computer... Read More.

November Financial and Professional Regulation Enforcement Report Now Available Online

Tuesday, January 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) today issued a report on enforcement actions taken during November 2017.The report is now available at www.IDFPR.com.

IDOT in 2017: Building Connections, Improving Safety, Focusing on Innovation

Tuesday, January 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation, under the leadership of Gov. Bruce Rauner and Illinois Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn, delivered in 2017 on its commitment to create economic opportunity throughout the state by better connecting communities, improving safety and enhancing quality of life.'With the third-largest... Read More.

IEMA Encourages People to ‘Resolve to be Prepared’

Tuesday, January 2 by Jc Tinsley

Hurricanes, floods, wildfires, blizzards and other disasters across the U.S. in 2017 highlighted the importance of being prepared for all types of emergencies. As the New Year begins, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies throughout Illinois are encouraging people... Read More.

Secretary of State Offices Closed for New Year’s Day

Friday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and Driver Services facilities open Monday to Friday will be closed on Monday, January 1st, while facilities open Tuesday to Saturday will be closed Saturday, December 30th, in observance of New Year’s Day.All office... Read More.